QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2008

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SLOW 7 – RACE 1; SLOW 6 – RACES 2,3,4; DEAD 5 – RACES 5,6; DEAD 4 – RACES 7,8 RAIL – 2M


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Sanders
Stewards – G. Ireland, J. Dart, Z. Turner, S. Fletcher
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales - R. Brown
Judge – R. Morley
Veterinarian – F. Manahan
Swab attendants – F. Andrews, A. Muilwyk, E.Chittick.
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Collingwood
Starter – W. Shuck
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

From GCTC, 22.11.08 – Race 3.

Trainer L. Birchley was fined $100 for failing to scratch SIRENA LIGERA by the prescribed time.

Race 1: www.qtc.org 2yo H’cap - 1000m
1st – Dual Chamber 2nd – Fairchild 3rd – Crystal Honour 4th – First Option

Trainer R. Maund was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for STREET SIGN by the prescribed time.

DISPUTED BID (R. Goltz), STREET SIGN (S. Cormack) and CRYSTAL HONOUR (R. Wiggins) jumped away awkwardly.

Near the 600m, FIRST OPTION (K. Pope) had to be steadied when tightened for room by DUAL CHAMBER (M. Palmer), which shifted in away from MILRINA MISS (J. Bowditch), which shifted in slightly.

Near the 150m, DUAL CHAMBER shifted out off the heels of DISPUTED BID.

DISPUTED BID (R. Goltz) raced greenly in the straight.

When questioned regarding the performance of BRAZILIAN PRINCESS , L. Dittman stated that, in his opinion, the filly did not feel comfortable in today’s rain affected track conditions. A post race veterinary examination of BRAZILIAN PRINCESS failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 2: Subiaco Class 6 H’cap - 1600m
1st – Chilli Magic 2nd – Our Lukas 3rd – Seen’em Comin’ 4th – Burgundy Prince

DECEPTION BAY was examined by the club’s veterinary surgeon at the barriers at the request of the jockey and was cleared to start.

On return to scale a protest was lodged by S. Cormack, rider of the 2nd placegetter, OUR LUKAS, against CHILLI MAGIC being declared the winner, alleging interference inside the 200m. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the patrol video, stewards acknowledged that whilst an incident occurred near the 150m where OUR LUKAS had to be steadied to avoid the heels of CHILLI MAGIC, which shifted in, they could not be satisfied that the interference warranted a reversal of the placings, and therefore the protest was dismissed and the Judge’s placings confirmed. At a subsequent inquiry, J. Holder, rider of CHILLI MAGIC, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 150m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of OUR LUKAS, which resulted in OUR LUKAS being checked and losing momentum. J. Holder was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 22 November, and to expire at midnight, 5 December 2008.

SOMEWHERE SAFER (A. Spinks) was hampered on jumping away between ONE FOR NONE (S. Seamer) and OUR LUKAS (S. Cormack), which shifted out after jumping away awkwardly.

In the early stages of the straight, SEE’EM COMIN’ (J. Bowditch) was inclined to lay in.

WIND GUSTS (S. Galloway) raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of DECEPTION BAY, S. Scriven stated that the horse travelled well in the early stages, however when placed under pressure prior to the home turn, the gelding failed to respond to his riding. Trainer Mr B. Brown stated that, in his opinion, DECEPTION BAY had come to the end of its preparation and will be sent for an immediate spell. A post race veterinary examination of DECEPTION BAY failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 3: Iten Constructions 3yo H’cap - 1400m
1st –Little Mel 2nd – Delago Pilli 3rd – Tikit To Glory 4th - Worthy

MR ORIENT (Michael Palmer) and CARBINCONI (A. Spinks) came together on jumping away.

QUEEN OF BLING (J. Bowditch) and LITTLE MEL (S. Galloway) were tightened for room on jumping away between YATALA (D. Craven), which shifted out, and JOURNEY ON (Matthew Palmer), which shifted in. In this incident, QUEEN OF BLING blundered.

JOURNEY ON and MR ORIENT raced wide in the early stages.

LITTLE MEL (S. Galloway), which commenced to overrace passing the 1200m, shifted out passing the 1000m, forcing YATALA (D. Craven) wider. A short distance later, LITTLE MEL had to be checked off the heels of DELAGO PILLI (S. Seamer). LITTLE MEL continued to overrace for some distance. YATALA then raced wide for the remainder of the event.

Passing the 600m, DELAGO PILLI shifted out to improve and in doing so made contact with YATALA on several occasions.

Rounding the home turn, LITTLE MEL (S. Galloway) shifted out to improve and bumped TUNES OF GOLD (J. Holder).

Approaching the 300m, ADNOCON (K. Pope) was disappointed for a run between JOURNEY ON and MR ORIENT.

Near the 150m, YATALA was momentarily tightened for room between TIKIT TO GLORY (P. Hammersley) and LITTLE MEL (S. Galloway), which shifted in.

A post race veterinary examination of LITTLE MEL revealed the gelding to have sustained a laceration to the outside of the near fore canon.


Race 4: C.E.B. Barnes Quality H’cap - 2400m
1st – Tariki 2nd – Dream Gal 3rd – Pay Me 4th – Mr Gold Fire

DREAM GAL (D. Craven) and DERRY CITY (A. Coome) were tightened for room on jumping away between SUPREME AGENDA (K. Wharton) and THUNDER BEACH (J. Bowditch), which shifted out at the start.

M. Dorrington, rider of CROWNING FORCE, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 2350m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of TARIKI (P. Hammersley), taking that horse in and as a result ON THE UP was tightened for room between TARIKI and REZONE (K. Pope), resulting in ON THE UP losing its position. M. Dorrington was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 22 November, and to expire at midnight 6 December 2008.

P. Hammersley, rider of TARIKI, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 2300m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of REZONE, resulting in REZONE being steadied when tightened for room between MR GOLD FIRE (S. Scriven) and TARIKI and shifted out, resulting in ON THE UP clipping the heels of REZONE, blundering, resulting in S. Cormack being dislodged from ON THE UP. P. Hammersley was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 2 weeks, to commence at midnight, 22 November and to expire at midnight, 11 December 2008.

Near the 1600m, CROWNING FORCE (M. Dorrington) had to be checked as a result of the riderless ON THE UP.

Leaving the 1600m, GRAND CORSO (S. Seamer), SUPREME AGENDA (K. Wharton) and MR GOLD FIRE (S. Scriven) were all hampered as a result of the riderless ON THE UP.

REZONE (K. Pope) raced 3 wide throughout the race.

A post race veterinary examination of ON THE UP revealed the gelding had sustained a laceration to the inside of the off fore fetlock.

The club’s veterinary surgeon reported that REZONE was suffering from metabolic heat syndrome following the event.

He also advised that DERRY CITY had pulled up sore in the off fore leg. Trainer L. Mayfield-Smith will be advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance for that horse prior to its next race start.


Race 5: Merlo Coffee 2mw 4yo & Up H’cap - 1400m
1st – Pepperwood 2nd – Onalar 3rd – Thorondo 4th – Save A Buck

PEPPERWOOD (C. McIver), which was a little slow to begin, was tightened for room a short distance later between SNOW DESTINY (A. Taylor) and ONALAR (R. Wiggins), which was taken in by MOSTA HOUSE (Matthew Palmer).

OUR JANGLES (K. Pope) was tightened for room on jumping away between BELLES OPINION (K. Wharton) and DANCE GIRL DANCE (R. Goltz), which shifted in after jumping away awkwardly.

Approaching the 1300m, SNOW DESTINY, which was overracing, had to be steadied off the heels of THORONDO (J. Bowditch) and shifted in abruptly, hampering PEPPERWOOD (C. McIver). SNOW DESTINY then continued to overrace for some distance.


Race 6: Pepperjack Stylus Class 6 H’cap - 1200m
1st – Albert The Fat 2nd – Borsha’s Mark 3rd – Main Vein 4th – Red Sphere

KANPEKI (E. Wilkinson) and CONSIDER YOURSELF (C. McIver) came together on jumping away.

ALBERT THE FAT (L. Rolls) and PELLTRO (K. Pope) were placed in restricted room on jumping away between MAIN VEIN (J. Holder) and CATCHIT (M. Radecker), which shifted in.

PIETRO VANNUCI (A. Coome) jumped away awkwardly.

Near the 1000m, ALBERT THE FAT (L. Rolls), which was overracing, had to be steadied off the heels of RED SPHERE (C. Reith).

THE BOXER (Matthew Palmer) raced wide throughout.





Race 7: Pepperjack Keith Noud H’cap - 1200m
1st –Forestreno 2nd – Cocktail Supreme 3rd – Black Ink 4th – Thin And Crispy

UPILIO (K. Wharton) was tightened for room on jumping away between MITANNI (D. Craven) and BLACK INK (J. Taylor), which shifted out.

Approaching the 1000m, FORESTRENO (J. Bowditch) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of DANCE THE WAVES (J. Holder), which shifted in.

NEXGEN (K. Pope) overraced in the middle stages and near the 700m had to be steadied off the heels of DAUNTING LAD (S. Scriven).

Near the 300m, NEXGEN (K. Pope) was disappointed for a run between VOCALIC (R. Goltz) and NUCLEAR MEDICINE (S. Thurlow).

In the early stages of the straight, THIN AND CRISPY (P. Hammersley) was momentarily held up for clear running.

MYSTERY CITY raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of NUCLEAR MEDICINE, S. Thurlow stated that the horse raced in a forward position, as per its normal racing pattern, however the gelding failed to sprint in the straight as expected, its run having ended passing the 150m. A post race veterinary examination of NUCLEAR MEDICINE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer G. Yorke will be requested to advise stewards of any abnormality which may come to light with NUCLEAR MEDICINE that may come to light which may have had a bearing on the performance.


Race 8: Racetree NMW H’cap - 1000m
1st – Sequablue 2nd – Bazzooka 3rd – Covet Gold 4th – Sneaky Squirrel

KNEEL AND RAISE (R. Goltz), COVET GOLD (Matthew Palmer) and RING RING (K. Pope) were all tightened for room on jumping away between BAZOOKA (S. Seamer) and MONASHEE DANCER (J. Holder), which after jumping away awkwardly, shifted out.

COURTYARD CIRCLE (Michael Palmer) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with SCENT OF GOLD (J. Taylor), which in turn shifted out and bumped ARHNDAS (A.Taylor).

Shortly after straightening, AZZASON (D. Craven) had to be momentarily steadied to avoid the heels of BAZZOOKA (S. Seamer), which shifted out.

Approaching the 400m, COURTYARD CIRCLE (Michael Palmer) had to be checked when tightened for room between PAT ATTACK and AZZASON, which improved quickly around the heels of BAZOOKA, which also shifted out slightly. At a subsequent inquiry, stewards were unable to attribute blame on any one rider, however advised both S. Seamer (BAZOOKA) and D. Craven (AZZASON) to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Passing the 400m, COVET GOLD shifted in and bumped YOUCANTSEEME (J. Bowditch).

Between the 200m and 100m, YOUCANTSEEME had difficulty obtaining clear running.

Approaching the winning post, COVET GOLD shifted in, taking YOUCANTSEEME in on to VULCAN (L. Dittman).

VULCAN, SEQUABLUE (O. Turpin) and PAT ATTACK (S. Apthorpe) raced wide throughout.

Jockey S. Apthorpe, rider of PAT ATTACK, was fined $100 under AR137A2(b) in that he used he used his whip excessively on his mount when it was out of contention. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account the lower level of his breach and also his good previous record.












































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 1. Ron Maund – Trainer - $100 – LR70*
Race 8. Shannon Apthorpe – Jockey - $100 – Excessive whip - $100*

Suspensions
Race 2. Jason Holder – Jockey – C/riding – 8 mtgs – M/n 22/11/08 to m/n 5.12.08*
Race 4. Michael Dorrington – Jockey – C/riding – 8 mtgs – M/n 22.11.08 to m/n 6.12.08*
Paul Hammersley – Jockey – C/riding – 2 weeks – M/n 22.11.08 to m/n 11.12.08

Race day illness/injuries
Sean Cormack – Injury – Certificate required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 4. Derry City – Sore off fore – Vet. Clearance – LR36(b)

Falls
Race 4. On The Up (S. Cormack)

PROTEST

Race 2. 2nd (Our Lukas) v. 1st (Chilli Magic) – Interference near 200m - Dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Street Sign – S. Cormack
Race 8. Arhondas – A. Taylor
Pat Attack – S. Apthorpe
Sneaky Squirrel – M. Radecker





QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2008

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SLOW 7 – RACE 1; SLOW 6 – RACES 2,3,4; DEAD 5 – RACES 5,6; DEAD 4 – RACES 7,8 RAIL – 2M


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Sanders
Stewards – G. Ireland, J. Dart, Z. Turner, S. Fletcher
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales - R. Brown
Judge – R. Morley
Veterinarian – F. Manahan
Swab attendants – F. Andrews, A. Muilwyk, E.Chittick.
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Collingwood
Starter – W. Shuck
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

From GCTC, 22.11.08 – Race 3.

Trainer L. Birchley was fined $100 for failing to scratch SIRENA LIGERA by the prescribed time.

Race 1: www.qtc.org 2yo H’cap - 1000m
1st – Dual Chamber 2nd – Fairchild 3rd – Crystal Honour 4th – First Option

Trainer R. Maund was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for STREET SIGN by the prescribed time.

DISPUTED BID (R. Goltz), STREET SIGN (S. Cormack) and CRYSTAL HONOUR (R. Wiggins) jumped away awkwardly.

Near the 600m, FIRST OPTION (K. Pope) had to be steadied when tightened for room by DUAL CHAMBER (M. Palmer), which shifted in away from MILRINA MISS (J. Bowditch), which shifted in slightly.

Near the 150m, DUAL CHAMBER shifted out off the heels of DISPUTED BID.

DISPUTED BID (R. Goltz) raced greenly in the straight.

When questioned regarding the performance of BRAZILIAN PRINCESS , L. Dittman stated that, in his opinion, the filly did not feel comfortable in today’s rain affected track conditions. A post race veterinary examination of BRAZILIAN PRINCESS failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 2: Subiaco Class 6 H’cap - 1600m
1st – Chilli Magic 2nd – Our Lukas 3rd – Seen’em Comin’ 4th – Burgundy Prince

DECEPTION BAY was examined by the club’s veterinary surgeon at the barriers at the request of the jockey and was cleared to start.

On return to scale a protest was lodged by S. Cormack, rider of the 2nd placegetter, OUR LUKAS, against CHILLI MAGIC being declared the winner, alleging interference inside the 200m. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the patrol video, stewards acknowledged that whilst an incident occurred near the 150m where OUR LUKAS had to be steadied to avoid the heels of CHILLI MAGIC, which shifted in, they could not be satisfied that the interference warranted a reversal of the placings, and therefore the protest was dismissed and the Judge’s placings confirmed. At a subsequent inquiry, J. Holder, rider of CHILLI MAGIC, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 150m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of OUR LUKAS, which resulted in OUR LUKAS being checked and losing momentum. J. Holder was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 22 November, and to expire at midnight, 5 December 2008.

SOMEWHERE SAFER (A. Spinks) was hampered on jumping away between ONE FOR NONE (S. Seamer) and OUR LUKAS (S. Cormack), which shifted out after jumping away awkwardly.

In the early stages of the straight, SEE’EM COMIN’ (J. Bowditch) was inclined to lay in.

WIND GUSTS (S. Galloway) raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of DECEPTION BAY, S. Scriven stated that the horse travelled well in the early stages, however when placed under pressure prior to the home turn, the gelding failed to respond to his riding. Trainer Mr B. Brown stated that, in his opinion, DECEPTION BAY had come to the end of its preparation and will be sent for an immediate spell. A post race veterinary examination of DECEPTION BAY failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.


Race 3: Iten Constructions 3yo H’cap - 1400m
1st –Little Mel 2nd – Delago Pilli 3rd – Tikit To Glory 4th - Worthy

MR ORIENT (Michael Palmer) and CARBINCONI (A. Spinks) came together on jumping away.

QUEEN OF BLING (J. Bowditch) and LITTLE MEL (S. Galloway) were tightened for room on jumping away between YATALA (D. Craven), which shifted out, and JOURNEY ON (Matthew Palmer), which shifted in. In this incident, QUEEN OF BLING blundered.

JOURNEY ON and MR ORIENT raced wide in the early stages.

LITTLE MEL (S. Galloway), which commenced to overrace passing the 1200m, shifted out passing the 1000m, forcing YATALA (D. Craven) wider. A short distance later, LITTLE MEL had to be checked off the heels of DELAGO PILLI (S. Seamer). LITTLE MEL continued to overrace for some distance. YATALA then raced wide for the remainder of the event.

Passing the 600m, DELAGO PILLI shifted out to improve and in doing so made contact with YATALA on several occasions.

Rounding the home turn, LITTLE MEL (S. Galloway) shifted out to improve and bumped TUNES OF GOLD (J. Holder).

Approaching the 300m, ADNOCON (K. Pope) was disappointed for a run between JOURNEY ON and MR ORIENT.

Near the 150m, YATALA was momentarily tightened for room between TIKIT TO GLORY (P. Hammersley) and LITTLE MEL (S. Galloway), which shifted in.

A post race veterinary examination of LITTLE MEL revealed the gelding to have sustained a laceration to the outside of the near fore canon.


Race 4: C.E.B. Barnes Quality H’cap - 2400m
1st – Tariki 2nd – Dream Gal 3rd – Pay Me 4th – Mr Gold Fire

DREAM GAL (D. Craven) and DERRY CITY (A. Coome) were tightened for room on jumping away between SUPREME AGENDA (K. Wharton) and THUNDER BEACH (J. Bowditch), which shifted out at the start.

M. Dorrington, rider of CROWNING FORCE, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 2350m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of TARIKI (P. Hammersley), taking that horse in and as a result ON THE UP was tightened for room between TARIKI and REZONE (K. Pope), resulting in ON THE UP losing its position. M. Dorrington was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 22 November, and to expire at midnight 6 December 2008.

P. Hammersley, rider of TARIKI, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 2300m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of REZONE, resulting in REZONE being steadied when tightened for room between MR GOLD FIRE (S. Scriven) and TARIKI and shifted out, resulting in ON THE UP clipping the heels of REZONE, blundering, resulting in S. Cormack being dislodged from ON THE UP. P. Hammersley was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 2 weeks, to commence at midnight, 27 November and to expire at midnight, 11 December 2008.

Near the 1600m, CROWNING FORCE (M. Dorrington) had to be checked as a result of the riderless ON THE UP.

Leaving the 1600m, GRAND CORSO (S. Seamer), SUPREME AGENDA (K. Wharton) and MR GOLD FIRE (S. Scriven) were all hampered as a result of the riderless ON THE UP.

REZONE (K. Pope) raced 3 wide throughout the race.

A post race veterinary examination of ON THE UP revealed the gelding had sustained a laceration to the inside of the off fore fetlock.

The club’s veterinary surgeon reported that REZONE was suffering from metabolic heat syndrome following the event.

He also advised that DERRY CITY had pulled up sore in the off fore leg. Trainer L. Mayfield-Smith will be advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance for that horse prior to its next race start.


Race 5: Merlo Coffee 2mw 4yo & Up H’cap - 1400m
1st – Pepperwood 2nd – Onalar 3rd – Thorondo 4th – Save A Buck

PEPPERWOOD (C. McIver), which was a little slow to begin, was tightened for room a short distance later between SNOW DESTINY (A. Taylor) and ONALAR (R. Wiggins), which was taken in by MOSTA HOUSE (Matthew Palmer).

OUR JANGLES (K. Pope) was tightened for room on jumping away between BELLES OPINION (K. Wharton) and DANCE GIRL DANCE (R. Goltz), which shifted in after jumping away awkwardly.

Approaching the 1300m, SNOW DESTINY, which was overracing, had to be steadied off the heels of THORONDO (J. Bowditch) and shifted in abruptly, hampering PEPPERWOOD (C. McIver). SNOW DESTINY then continued to overrace for some distance.


Race 6: Pepperjack Stylus Class 6 H’cap - 1200m
1st – Albert The Fat 2nd – Borsha’s Mark 3rd – Main Vein 4th – Red Sphere

KANPEKI (E. Wilkinson) and CONSIDER YOURSELF (C. McIver) came together on jumping away.

ALBERT THE FAT (L. Rolls) and PELLTRO (K. Pope) were placed in restricted room on jumping away between MAIN VEIN (J. Holder) and CATCHIT (M. Radecker), which shifted in.

PIETRO VANNUCI (A. Coome) jumped away awkwardly.

Near the 1000m, ALBERT THE FAT (L. Rolls), which was overracing, had to be steadied off the heels of RED SPHERE (C. Reith).

THE BOXER (Matthew Palmer) raced wide throughout.





Race 7: Pepperjack Keith Noud H’cap - 1200m
1st –Forestreno 2nd – Cocktail Supreme 3rd – Black Ink 4th – Thin And Crispy

UPILIO (K. Wharton) was tightened for room on jumping away between MITANNI (D. Craven) and BLACK INK (J. Taylor), which shifted out.

Approaching the 1000m, FORESTRENO (J. Bowditch) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of DANCE THE WAVES (J. Holder), which shifted in.

NEXGEN (K. Pope) overraced in the middle stages and near the 700m had to be steadied off the heels of DAUNTING LAD (S. Scriven).

Near the 300m, NEXGEN (K. Pope) was disappointed for a run between VOCALIC (R. Goltz) and NUCLEAR MEDICINE (S. Thurlow).

In the early stages of the straight, THIN AND CRISPY (P. Hammersley) was momentarily held up for clear running.

MYSTERY CITY raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of NUCLEAR MEDICINE, S. Thurlow stated that the horse raced in a forward position, as per its normal racing pattern, however the gelding failed to sprint in the straight as expected, its run having ended passing the 150m. A post race veterinary examination of NUCLEAR MEDICINE failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer G. Yorke will be requested to advise stewards of any abnormality which may come to light with NUCLEAR MEDICINE that may come to light which may have had a bearing on the performance.


Race 8: Racetree NMW H’cap - 1000m
1st – Sequablue 2nd – Bazzooka 3rd – Covet Gold 4th – Sneaky Squirrel

KNEEL AND RAISE (R. Goltz), COVET GOLD (Matthew Palmer) and RING RING (K. Pope) were all tightened for room on jumping away between BAZOOKA (S. Seamer) and MONASHEE DANCER (J. Holder), which after jumping away awkwardly, shifted out.

COURTYARD CIRCLE (Michael Palmer) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with SCENT OF GOLD (J. Taylor), which in turn shifted out and bumped ARHNDAS (A.Taylor).

Shortly after straightening, AZZASON (D. Craven) had to be momentarily steadied to avoid the heels of BAZZOOKA (S. Seamer), which shifted out.

Approaching the 400m, COURTYARD CIRCLE (Michael Palmer) had to be checked when tightened for room between PAT ATTACK and AZZASON, which improved quickly around the heels of BAZOOKA, which also shifted out slightly. At a subsequent inquiry, stewards were unable to attribute blame on any one rider, however advised both S. Seamer (BAZOOKA) and D. Craven (AZZASON) to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Passing the 400m, COVET GOLD shifted in and bumped YOUCANTSEEME (J. Bowditch).

Between the 200m and 100m, YOUCANTSEEME had difficulty obtaining clear running.

Approaching the winning post, COVET GOLD shifted in, taking YOUCANTSEEME in on to VULCAN (L. Dittman).

VULCAN, SEQUABLUE (O. Turpin) and PAT ATTACK (S. Apthorpe) raced wide throughout.

Jockey S. Apthorpe, rider of PAT ATTACK, was fined $100 under AR137A2(b) in that he used he used his whip excessively on his mount when it was out of contention. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account the lower level of his breach and also his good previous record.












































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 1. Ron Maund – Trainer - $100 – LR70*
Race 8. Shannon Apthorpe – Jockey - $100 – Excessive whip - $100*

Suspensions
Race 2. Jason Holder – Jockey – C/riding – 8 mtgs – M/n 22/11/08 to m/n 5.12.08*
Race 4. Michael Dorrington – Jockey – C/riding – 8 mtgs – M/n 22.11.08 to m/n 6.12.08*
Paul Hammersley – Jockey – C/riding – 2 weeks – M/n 27.11.08 to m/n 11.12.08

Race day illness/injuries
Sean Cormack – Injury – Certificate required*

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 4. Derry City – Sore off fore – Vet. Clearance – LR36(b)

Falls
Race 4. On The Up (S. Cormack)

PROTEST

Race 2. 2nd (Our Lukas) v. 1st (Chilli Magic) – Interference near 200m - Dismissed

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Street Sign – S. Cormack
Race 8. Arhondas – A. Taylor
Pat Attack – S. Apthorpe
Sneaky Squirrel – M. Radecker